La Tontouta International Airport is a large airport serving Nouméa (La Tontouta), New Caledonia. Its IATA code is NOU and its ICAO code is NWWW. The airport lies at an elevation of 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 10,663 ft (3,250 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Noumea time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NOU
- ICAO code
- NWWW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 52 ft (16 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.0146, 166.2130
- Time zone
- Pacific/Noumea
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,663 ft · 3,250 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to La Tontouta International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GEA Nouméa Magenta Airport | Nouméa, New Caledonia | 38 km · 24 mi |
| ILP Île des Pins Airport | Île des Pins, New Caledonia | 143 km · 89 mi |
| UVE Ouvéa Airport | Ouvéa, New Caledonia | 157 km · 98 mi |
| TOU Touho Airport | Touho, New Caledonia | 168 km · 104 mi |
| LIF Lifou Airport | Lifou, New Caledonia | 174 km · 108 mi |
| KNQ Koné Airport | Koné, New Caledonia | 178 km · 111 mi |
| TGJ Tiga Airport | Tiga, New Caledonia | 194 km · 121 mi |
| MEE Maré Airport | Maré, New Caledonia | 198 km · 123 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NOU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 1,981 | 1,231 | 1,069 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,980 | 4,337 | 3,769 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,224 | 4,489 | 3,901 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,606 | 5,347 | 4,647 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,104 | 6,278 | 5,456 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,074 | 6,881 | 5,980 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,268 | 7,002 | 6,084 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,003 | 8,080 | 7,021 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,040 | 8,103 | 7,041 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,078 | 8,126 | 7,062 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,848 | 8,605 | 7,477 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,075 | 8,746 | 7,600 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 15,516 | 9,641 | 8,378 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,339 | 10,153 | 8,823 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,544 | 10,280 | 8,933 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,685 | 10,368 | 9,009 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | TONTOUTA APP | 119.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| INFO | TONTOUTA INFO | 128.200 |
| MISC | VDF | 118.100 |
| TWR | TONTOUTA TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of La Tontouta International Airport?
The IATA code of La Tontouta International Airport is NOU and its ICAO code is NWWW.
Where is La Tontouta International Airport located?
La Tontouta International Airport is in Nouméa (La Tontouta), Province Sud, New Caledonia, at -22.0146, 166.2130.
What time zone is La Tontouta International Airport in?
La Tontouta International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Noumea. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at La Tontouta International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 10,663 ft (3,250 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to La Tontouta International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.